Oakland -- Signed reliever Gary Lavelle; sent pitcher Dave Leiper to San Diego as one of the players to be named in trade for pitcher Storm Davis; sent infielder Mike Gallego and pitchers Jose Rijo and Dennis Lamp to Madison of the Midwest League (AA).

St. Louis -- Recalled first baseman-outfielder Dan Driessen from Louisville of the American Association (AAA); placed infielder Tom Lawless on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 21.

Toronto -- Called up pitchers Craig McMurtry, Duane Ward, Joe Johnson and David Wells; catcher Greg Myers; infielder Manny Lee; and outfielders Rob Ducey and Lou Thornton from Syracuse of the International League (AAA); called up catcher Jeff DeWillis and outfielder Geronimo Berroa from Knoxville of the Southern League (AA). Basketball Boston -- Named Ed Lacerte head trainer.